Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual — part 419

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332004600051

CAUTION

To prevent bushings from breakage, the parts indicated by * should be temporarily tightened, and
then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.

Pre-removal Operations
• Upper Arm Assembly Removal (Refer to

P.33A-8

.)

• Battery, Battery Tray Removal

• Condenser Tank Removal (Refer to GROUP 14, Radiator

P.14-8

.)

• Air Cleaner Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air

Cleaner

P.15-6

.)

Post-installation Operations
• Air Cleaner Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,

Air Cleaner

P.15-6

.)

• Condenser Tank Installation (Refer to GROUP 14, Radia-

tor

P.14-8

.)

• Battery, Battery Tray Installation

• Upper Arm Assembly Installation (Refer to

P.33A-8

.)

• Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.33A-

5

.)

ACX00718

44

±

5 N

·

m

32

±

4 ft-lb

1

2

3

162

±

14 N

·

m*

119

±

11 ft-lb

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1. CAP

2. SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING

NUT

3. SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1332004800066

Required Special Tools:

• MB991237: Spring Compressor

• MB991238: Arm Set

ACX00719 AB

22

±

2 N

·

m

17

±

1 ft-lb

11

8

9

10

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

4

N

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

<<A>> >>C<<

1. SELF-LOCKING NUT
2. SEAT
3. COLLAR
4. UPPER BUSH

>>B<<

5. SPRING BRACKET ASSEMBLY
6. SPRING UPPER PAD
7. CUP ASSEMBLY
8. HELPER RUBBER

>>A<<

9. COIL SPRING

>>A<<

10. SPRING LOWER PAD
11. SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY STEPS (Continued)

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not tighten the special tool bolt too tight. The tool will
be broken if the bolt is tightened over the allowable torque
74 N

⋅m (55 ft-lb). Install the special tools evenly, and so

that the maximum length will be attained within the instal-
lation range. Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause
the bolt of the special tool to be seized.
1. Use special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to press the

coil spring.

CAUTION

To prevent the piston rod lock nut inside the strut from
loosening, do not use an impact wrench when the locking
nuts are loosened.
2. To prevent the piston rod from turning and unscrew the self-

locking nut.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• Do not tighten the special tool bolt too tight. The tool

will be broken if the bolt is tightened over the allowable
torque 74 N

⋅m(55 ft-lb).

• Install the special tools evenly, and so that the maxi-

mum length will be attained within the installation
range.

• Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause the bolt of

the special tool to be seized.

1. Install special tools MB991237 and MB991238 same as its

removal and compress the coil spring to install to the shock
absorber.

ACX00720AB

MB991238

MB991237

ACX00721 AB

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2. Align the coil spring lower end and the stepped spring lower

pad with the shock absorber spring seat stepped part.

.

>>B<< SPRING BRACKET ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the spring bracket assembly which faces the shock
absorber as shown in the illustration.

.

>>C<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
1. Tighten the self-locking nut loosely.

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause the bolt of
the special tool to be seized.
2. Remove special tools MB991237 and MB991238, and then

tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque 22

± 2 N⋅m

(17

± 1 ft-lb).

ACX00722 AB

SPRING SEAT

SPRING
LOWER PAD

COIL
SPRING END

ACX00723 AB

SPRING
UPPER
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY

SHOCK
ABSORBER

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